Skeem Saam’s Josias Actor Mahuma Paul Rapetsoa Has Died
2020 has been indeed a horrible year for most people, and this has been made worse with the news that veteran actor, theatre legend and radio broadcaster, Mahuma Paul Rapetsoa has died. The legendary actor who played the role of ‘Malome Josias‘ on popular SABC 1 soapie Skeem Saam died on Tuesday evening. His cause of death is yet to be made public.
The sad news was confirmed by Rapetsoa’s son, Matome on Tuesday evening. In a terse statement on Facebook, Matome Rapetsoa wrote,
“It is with great sadness to announce the passing of our father, brother and colleague Mr Mahuma Paul Rapetsoa. “Bra Paul” passed away today at 18:56. May your wonderful soul rest in peace Mokwena,”
The popular SABC1 soapie also confirmed the sad news on social media.
“We approach the end of 2020 with heavy hearts,” tweeted Skeem Saam.
“Rest In Peace Bra Paul, you will forever be remembered and sorely missed. We keep his family in our prayers,” the tweet continued.
Rapetsoa who is widely regarded as the “the father of township theatre,” mentored the late Charles “Big Boy” Maja who sadly died in April. Rapetsoa was heartbroken at the passing of his protege. Speaking to the Sowetan at the time, Rapetsoa said,
“As a trained stage actor myself, I taught Charles [that] in radio dramas you are act like [you would] in a stage or TV show. He was always hungry to learn. Even when he got a job in Skeem Saam he told me. His death is a big loss to our industry.”
Tributes have been pouring in for the legendary actor from many people in the acting and entertainment industry,
After every play on radio at 20:00 on Radio Thobela, we would hear “Mahuma Paul Rapetsoa”. What a legend. Robala gabotse💔💔 #rippaulrapetsoa
— Katlego Omphile (@Omphile_Katlego) December 30, 2020
My word waking up to learning that this legendary playwright writer, actor, producer & one of the reasons I am here Ntate Paul Rapetsoa is no more has made me a slight cold. @matomerapetsoa your dad was our dad hope u are okay & find healing.Thank u for #PRIDA #RIPPaulRapetsoa pic.twitter.com/ITserwwEwb
— Zola Hashatsi ka Motsiri (@zola_hashatsi) December 30, 2020
This year carries on taking 😔. RIP Ntate Paul Rapetsoa. 🙏🏾. Always had kind, encouraging words for me everytime I saw him at work. Rest, Legend 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/EBqvLXP7Qx
— Buhle M The DJ (@BooGy_M) December 30, 2020
The legendary, storyteller, writer, king of the airwaves, Ntate Mahuma Paul Rapetsoa passed on…💔 2020 taking as much as it can before bowing out.
— Rami Chuene🌈🏳️🌈 (@ramichuene) December 29, 2020
My sincere condolences to the family and may your soul rest in peace Bra Paul
— VALENTINO WALE KHOSI (@ValentinoMakola) December 29, 2020
Oh no, Ntate Rapetsoa banna… May his soul rest in peace and May the family and friends be comforted in this difficult time. 😭😢
— Sharyn Sharlz (@sharlynsharlz1) December 30, 2020
A writer, a broadcaster, an actor amongst all. Robala ka khutso Morena Mahuma Paul Rapetsoa. Such a legend. 2020 keeps taking 💔 #RIPPaulRapetsoa
— Bhoza Mphela ❣️🌈🌐🎤 (@MissBhoza) December 30, 2020
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